2024 Annual Swim

Since 1977, athletes and advocates have supported the iconic two-mile, open water swim fundraiser across Narragansett Bay.

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Our mission is to protect and improve Narragansett Bay.

Our vision is a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to all.

Save The Bay is an independent, member-supported, nonprofit organization. We got our start as a grassroots organization in 1970, when a small group of concerned citizens came together to fight an oil refinery proposed for the shores of Tiverton. Their work began our legacy as the eyes, ears and voice for Narragansett Bay. Today we carry out our mission through three areas of work: advocacy, education, and habitat restoration and adaptation.

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Job Opening: Front Desk Associate – Part-time Year Round (Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium)

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Save The Bay is hiring part-time Front Desk Associates for the brand new Hamilton Family Aquarium in Newport.

Save The Bay is hiring part-time Front Desk Associates for the brand new Hamilton Family Aquarium in Newport. ...Read More

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser

Monday, July 15, 2024

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser NEWPORT, R.I. – July 15, 2024 – At 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, nearly 250 swimmers took to the waves of Narragansett Bay’s East Passage in the 48th Save The Bay Swim, raising both funds and awareness for Save The Bay’s mission … Read More

Nearly 250 swimmers crossed Narragansett Bay in Save The Bay’s annual Swim fundraiser NEWPORT, R.I. – July 15, 2024 – At 7:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, nearly 250 swimmers took... ...Read More

Press Statement on RI Superior Court Decision on the Operation of RI Recycled Metals

Friday, July 12, 2024

Press Statement on RI Superior Court Decision on the Operation of RI Recycled Metals PROVIDENCE (July 12, 2024)—Save The Bay applauds Judge Stern’s decision to issue a temporary restraining order that keeps Rhode Island Recycled Metals closed until they can demonstrate that they are complying with industry standards that will prevent or mitigate future fires. … Read More

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on Save The Bay’s top policy priorities: reform of the Coastal Resources Management Council, and passage of a bottle deposit bill to reduce plastic pollution. Here … Read More

Save The Bay’s 2024 Legislative Wrap-up The RI General Assembly adjourned its 2024 session in June, with good news on several fronts and bad news — but progress — on... ...Read More

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Current Initiatives

Assessing River & Stream Continuity

Deep in the headwaters of the Woonasquatucket River watershed, Riverkeeper Kate McPherson assesses road-stream crossings as part of R.I’s River and Stream Continuity Pilot Program.

Reducing polluted runoff in a town near you

Increased development and precipitation changes around the Bay mean more pollution and more beach closures, adding to our sense of urgency to address the problem of polluted runoff.

Fighting for Atlantic Herring

This fall, we championed strong, ecosystem-based management measures for the Atlantic herring—one of the most important keystone species in the Narragansett Bay ecosystem.

Restoring the Mattatuxet

Riverkeeper Kate McPherson reflects on our recent effort, in partnership with many organizations, to remove the failing dam at Shady Lea Mill and return the river to its free flowing form.

What You Can Do Today To Help Narragansett Bay

Join a Beach Cleanup near you!

Help Save The Bay remove trash left on beaches and shorelines all over the state. Beach cleanups are a great activity for clubs, corporate teams, families and individuals.

Practice Bay-Friendly Living

Learn and practice our lawncare and lifestyle tips to save you time and money, and save the Bay. Every small action by many people can make a big difference.

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Support Environmental Legislation

Stand with Save The Bay in supporting a statewide ban on single-use plastics and legislation to establish the Ocean State Climate Adaptation and Resilience Fund.

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